Protecting important Sheoak grassy woodland corridors

This project removed 1.1 km of Aleppo pine (Pinus halepensis) and Radiata pine (Pinus radiata) along Ducklake road reserve near Wangary. The purpose of this project was to help to protect important She-oak grassy woodland corridors with intact native shrub, herb and orchid understorey from threatening processes such as weed invasion.

Most of the pines were removed with a specialised mulching machine to minimise soil disturbance and avoid damage to native vegetation. In areas where no native vegetation was present larger machinery was used. The pines were piled up and then burnt on a neighbouring property.

Following the pine removal revegetation was undertaken using locally native species to support the natural regeneration. The LEPMG will maintain the pine-free status of the site through seedling removal and monitor the rehabilitation works.